Hi, can anyone help me find a charity that will take my ostomy supplies as they are no longer needed, and I understand some third-world countries are needing supplies but don't know where to send them? Thanks, Lisa.
ld72
Nov 11, 2010 9:04 am
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Nov 11, 2010 10:10 am
My stoma nurse takes back any supplies not suitable for me, she tells me they go to 3rd world countries. That includes bags when I've changed suppliers until I've found one I'm more happy with, note I said "more happy"- not "happy"!!
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weewee
Nov 11, 2010 8:20 pm
how about your local red cross or get ahold of one of the ostomy groups in your area and i bet they know someone in need
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Nov 12, 2010 1:25 am
Sometimes a local hospice will accept donated supplies - there is also an organization called "Friends of Ostomates Worldwide," but you would have to be willing to pay the shipping to Louisville, Kentucky, and it is quite expensive.
http://www.fowusa.org/newsite/page.php?page=home
FOW has a chapter now in Canada - I'm not sure about the UK.
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